CVE-2026-82369: Insufficient input sanitization of shell metacharacters in the Brocade SANnav CLI scripting component permits

Routine

HIGH 8.6

CVE-2026-82369 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insufficient input sanitization of shell metacharacters in the Brocade SANnav CLI scripting component permits authenticated users to break out of restricted execution contexts on managed switches. An attacker with command execution permissions can leverage this flaw to run unauthorized shell commands across target fabric switches, bypassing command allow-lists and obtaining full administrative switch access. This vulnerability affects all Brocade

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-09-23
Last modified	2026-10-01

Publisher (CNA): Brocade Communications Systems, LLC

Last updated 2026-10-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-09-23 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-01 21:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-82369?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-82369 being exploited?

CVE-2026-82369 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-82369 affect?

CVE-2026-82369 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Insufficient input sanitization of shell metacharacters in the Brocade SANnav CLI scripting component permits authenticated users to break out of restricted execution contexts on managed switches. An attacker with command execution permissi

How urgent is CVE-2026-82369?

Priority 39/100. High severity

References

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